Martinsville Board of Works renews partnership with Morgan County Economic Development Corporation
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The Martinsville Board of Works voted Jan. 12 to continue its agreement with the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation after a presentation highlighting REDI grant work and regional marketing tied to I‑69 and life‑sciences recruitment.
The Martinsville Board of Works and Safety on Jan. 12 approved a renewed agreement with the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation to continue the city's investment in county‑level business recruitment and site development.
Michael, speaking for the EDC, told the board the organization has been active on REDI applications and regional outreach and that “I‑69 has become more attractive, obviously, from a business perspective.” He said the EDC will continue marketing Martinsville to life‑sciences and microelectronics firms and assist the city with site identification and grant work.
City members asked whether the EDC's recent work had produced results; Michael cited ongoing REDI projects and said the marketing push had begun to yield interest from Bloomington and Indianapolis area prospects. He also said the EDC may seek closer ties with the mayor and city administration through grant support and collaborative initiatives.
Following the presentation the board moved, seconded and carried a motion to approve the agreement with the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation.
The board took no formal vote on funding detail at the meeting; the agreement approval was procedural authorization to continue the partnership. The EDC presentation emphasized outreach and site development as the primary activities for the coming year.
The board did not set a specific follow‑up date for reporting metrics tied to the agreement; the EDC representative said projects are advancing through grant cycles.
